Boutique in Kuala Lumpur

Designed by architect Nick Leith-Smith in a lively district of Kuala Lumpur, this project features a forest of bamboo as the central motif for the interior space.

Nick Leith-Smith, Manolo Blahnik boutique, Kuala Lumpur, 2016

The store occupies a 100 sqm space located on second level of the Pavilion Mall, situated in the vibrant Bukit Bintang district. Transforming a traditional material used in furniture making and artisan scaffolding, Leith-Smith uses a forest of bamboo as the central motif for the space.

Elegantly positioned in parallel, conforming to the plant’s natural growing pattern, the shoes are arranged in owing lines, almost floating, picked out on individual brass shelves which follow the dark stained bamboo structure snaking around the space in graceful curves.

Brass pendant feature lights are suspended from the high ceilings. The herringbone pattern marble floor is in-laid with brass detailing, drawing inspiration from palm leaves, and is mirrored in the brass canopy-like lighting above. Natural woven fabric in muted tropical colors is used for round ottomans and stools and accentuates contrasting metallic and stone finishes.